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Ponquogue Beach fishing conditions · New York

Now until 2 pmStriped bass

The bite peaks at 90. Water is 59°, close to the 62° striped bass like best, and a solunar period lands on the window.

Log a trip here
Right now: 90 for striped bass, go · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Striped bass, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 9010 am
  2. 90
  3. 90
  4. 901 pm
  5. 80
  6. 80
  7. 804 pm
  8. 80
  9. 80
  10. 807 pm
  11. 80
  12. 80
  13. 8010 pm
  14. 80
  15. 80Tue
  16. 801 am
  17. 80
  18. 80
  19. 804 am
  20. 80
  21. 80
  22. 807 am
  23. 80
  24. 80
  25. 8010 am
  26. 80
  27. 80
  28. 801 pm
  29. 80
  30. 80
  31. 804 pm
  32. 80
  33. 70
  34. 707 pm
  35. 70
  36. 70
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
59°F

Striped bass range 50–72°

Wind
8 mph

From the west

Light
Daylight

Sunset 5:54 pm

Sky
Sunny

No rain expected

Air
46°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are New York regulations for these waters.

Striped Bass

Striped bass

Morone saxatilis

90GoNow until 2 pm

Water

59°
40°50–72° · ideal 62°82°

Why

Right in striped bass's ideal range. Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 5–35 ft down.

Keep

28" minimum · 31" maximum · 1 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 1 fish at 28" to under 31", Apr 15–Dec 15 in marine waters. Non-offset circle hooks required when fishing with bait.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · New York

Season here: May–Nov, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. Likes an incoming tide. More on striped bass

Bluefish

Bluefish

Pomatomus saltatrix

37Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

59°
50°60–80° · ideal 70°90°

Why

Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Below bluefish's active range (60–80°F). Holds 5–50 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No minimum size. 5 fish a day from shore or a private boat, 7 on for-hire vessels. Open all year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · New York

Season here: Jun–Oct, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. Likes an incoming tide. More on bluefish

Summer Flounder

Summer flounder

Paralichthys dentatus

–Not scoredOut of season

Out of seasonOut of season here today. Check the agency before fishing.

Water

59°
48°58–75° · ideal 65°85°

Why

Summer flounder prefers outgoing tide. Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 10–100 ft down.

Keep

19" minimum · 3 a day (May 4–Aug 1); 19.5" minimum · 3 a day (Aug 2–Oct 15)

Out of season here today. Check the agency before fishing. 3 fish a day: 19" minimum May 4–Aug 1, 19.5" Aug 2–Oct 15.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · New York

Season here: Jul–Sep, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on summer flounder

The water

  • Water temperature59°F
  • Barometer30.28 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today5:54 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow7:14 am
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Major solunarToday 11:40 am–1:40 pm
  • Minor solunarToday 5:20 pm–6:20 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 12:20 am–2:20 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. New York DEC has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

Ocean beach in Hampton Bays, west of Shinnecock Inlet. Striped bass and bluefish from spring through fall, best around dawn, dusk and the moving tide; summer flounder (fluke) over sand in summer.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Smith Point County Park21 mi · New YorkBest now until 2 pm
82Worth the trip
Orient Beach State Park25 mi · New YorkBest now until 2 pm
90Go
Fire Island National Seashore — Watch Hill28 mi · New YorkBest now until 2 pm
72Worth the trip
Ditch Plains Beach34 mi · New YorkBest now until 2 pm
90Go
Rocky Neck State Park35 mi · ConnecticutBest now until 2 pm
90Go
Montauk Point37 mi · New YorkBest now until 2 pm
90Go

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Ponquogue Beach?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Ponquogue Beach you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Ponquogue Beach?

Ponquogue Beach is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Striped Bass, Bluefish, Summer Flounder. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Ponquogue Beach?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Ponquogue Beach against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Ponquogue Beach have?

Ponquogue Beach has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Ponquogue Beach?

state agency regulations apply at Ponquogue Beach. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Ponquogue Beach tidal water?

Yes. Ponquogue Beach sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.